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… as possible. For example, let the person make as many decisions as possible. Ask for help. Accept support from … of moderate or vigorous activity a week. footnote 1 Eat healthy meals and snacks. When you are busy giving care, it … health aide or personal care assistant. Sign up for homemaker or chore services or "Meals on Wheels." What services …
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… The person with dementia should be involved in these decisions as long as he or she is able and willing to be … of the person with dementia when they are no longer able ( substitute decision-maker ). This will ensure that the person's wishes for …
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… Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision … Heart problems. Also tell your doctor if you have a pacemaker. Lung problems, such as COPD. Sleep apnea. Asthma. Any … Anesthesia Blood Transfusion Caesarean Section Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) Cosmetic Surgery and …
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… it must be signed by a consenting adult, either you or your substitute decision maker, and your physician or nurse practitioner. If you have …
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… Fill out important forms Advance Care Planning Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker What To Expect Navigating Your Hospital Stay—What to …
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… quit. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision … test results. Emergency medical information, such as pacemaker use or chronic disease diagnosis. Private health … Care Planning Age-Related Macular Degeneration Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) Choosing a Vitamin and …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that children may … child who is a mature minor may make their own health care decisions independent of their parents' or guardians' …
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… ICD? You may want to consider turning off your ICD if your health goal changes from living longer to getting the most … and your end of life, include plans for your ICD. Your decision about your ICD can be included in your treatment … can be turned back on. Some ICDs are combined with a pacemaker. You can turn off the ICD without turning off the …
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… Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets … common. Many people write an advance care plan and choose a substitute decision-maker while they wait for a transplant. Getting ready for …
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… available throughout the province at pharmacies, regional health-authority clinics, some primary-care offices, and community health centres. On this page: How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? Making a decision to seek care Common lung disease and respiratory …
